Blue cheese and pear salad

10 min
easy
10 ingredients

Blue cheese and pear salad

Blue cheese and pear salad is a preparation whose origin is mainly linked to European cuisine, especially French, where the use of blue cheese in combination with sweet fruits like pears is very popular. This mix of flavors seeks a balance between the salty and creamy intensity of the blue cheese and the sweet, refreshing softness of the pear. In different Latin American countries, this salad is commonly known as "Blue Cheese and Fruit Salad" or simply "Pear and Blue Cheese Salad." The versatility of the dish has allowed it to be adapted into various recipes, always maintaining its delicate contrast that wins over diners.

Furthermore, this salad is part of both casual and gourmet menus, being a favorite option for those looking for a light and sophisticated starter. The inclusion of fruits and nuts adds texture and nutrients, while the dressing, made with raspberry vinegar and oil, gives it a fruity and tangy touch that enhances the overall flavors.

How to Make Blue Cheese and Pear Salad

To begin, cover each salad plate with a modest bed of baby green lettuce.

Cut and remove the core from half a pear for each plate.

Thinly slice the pears from the bottom up to just before the end and then fan the slices over the lettuce.

Top with toasted walnuts and a generous portion of crumbled Maytag blue cheese.

Finally, whisk the dressing ingredients – oil, raspberry vinegar, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Tabasco sauce – and pour over the salad mixture to give it a balanced and very special flavor.

Ensalada de queso azul y pera

Ingredients (10)

  • Fresh Pears
  • Maytag Blue Cheese
  • Walnut Halves
  • Lettuce
  • Oil
  • Raspberry Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Tabasco Sauce

Instructions (5 steps)

  1. 1 Cover each salad plate with a modest bed of baby green lettuce
  2. 2 Cut and remove the core from half a pear for each plate
  3. 3 Slice the pears thinly from the bottom up to just before the end and then fan the slices over the lettuce
  4. 4 Top with toasted walnuts and a generous portion of crumbled blue cheese
  5. 5 Whisk the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad mixture

Nutritional Information

Calories: 342 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 42g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 11mg

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